Wolverhampton 21 February 2020

Going: Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Stalls: 7f Outside; Remainder Inside
 
Cloudy

Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 8.5° - 10.7°
Rainfall: 0.33mm
Wind: 16.9 mph SW

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17:15 Wolverhampton (Class 6) (4YO plus)

Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap (Div 1)

1m 1f 104y

Winner £2,782 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

ZESHOV landed a first all-weather victory at Newcastle earlier this month and arrives 3lb well-in having escaped a penalty for that victory in an apprentice riders' handicap. He now steps up in trip and can thrive once again in the hands of Harry Russell, who has full use of his 7lb claim on this occasion. Thawry wasn't beaten far off this mark over course and distance last time and is respected, with useful pair Noble Account and Double Reflection others likely to be thereabouts.

2

17:45 Wolverhampton (Class 6) (4YO plus)

Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap (Div 2)

1m 1f 104y

Winner £2,782 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BELL HEATHER took advantage of a falling mark when scoring over 7f here last month and just a 3lb rise for that success can see her involved once again as Pat Morris' mare steps up to a distance she has won over here in the past. Pilot Wings was a course-and-distance winner on his penultimate start and ran better than the bare result would suggest at Lingfield last time. Pike Corner Cross wasn't disgraced earlier this week and could be the pick of David Evans' pair now tried in a pair of blinkers.

3

18:15 Wolverhampton (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Betway Classified Selling Stakes

6f 20y

Winner £3,429 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A weak contest can go the way of MOON TROUBLE, who at least showed some signs of encouragement when second here last month before failing to beat any rivals home at Newcastle a few weeks later. Moving back to 6f should suit Mick Appleby's charge and he can prove too strong for Smokey Lane, who should find this easier than recent assessments. Mujassam may prove good enough for third following a 114-day break.

4

18:45 Wolverhampton (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Betway Novice Stakes

1m 1f 104y

Winner £3,429 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Discovery Island has had a few chances to strike now and, despite wearing first-time cheekpieces, can probably be opposed once more at a likely short enough price. Antonine Road and Lady Sansa should improve for their respective first outings, but it might be worth taking a chance on the James Tate-trained newcomer MEDIA STORM. The Night Of Thunder colt is a half-brother to six winners and the Newmarket-based handler has an excellent record at this track.

5

19:15 Wolverhampton (Class 4) (3YO only)

Ladbrokes Football Acca Boosty Handicap

1m 142y

Winner £5,208 - 3 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

NEVER ALONE hit the line hard when justifying favouritism here recently and could strike again now that he knows his job. A gelding operation and blinkers appeared to prove the difference last time, and he can take this before moving onto better things. King Of Arms has a similar profile to the selection having made it fourth time lucky when last seen and is bred to improve with age, while Breguet Boy might just find life difficult against two smart types.

6

19:45 Wolverhampton (Class 6) (4YO plus)

Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap

1m 142y

Winner £2,782 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

I THINK SO came out on top in an amateur riders' contest over C&D last time and, with that confidence booster under her belt, she might be able to complete the double. Al Ozzdi is certainly no forlorn hope having backed up his Newcastle success with a creditable fifth, not beaten too far, at the same venue under a 5lb penalty last time, while chances are also given to Roller and Harry George.

7

20:15 Wolverhampton (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Bombardier Golden Beer Classified Stakes

7f 36y

Winner £2,782 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Knockacurra went down by a neck in a C&D seller latest and is likely to be in the mix again, while first-time visored Stormy Bay merits consideration following his second on the Fibresand at Southwell. The vote, however, is for WATHEER, who was narrowly denied in a similar contest at Chelmsford 10 days ago and he has run well on each of his three previous visits here. Hopefully now he can claim an overdue win.

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